User Manual
Table Of Contents
- NETGEAR Wireless-N Router WNR2000 User Manual
- Contents
- About This Manual
- Chapter 1 Configuring Basic Connectivity
- Chapter 2 Safeguarding Your Network
- Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security
- Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information
- Changing Wireless Security Settings
- Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings
- Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
- Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address
- Changing the Administrator Password
- Backing Up Your Configuration
- Understanding Your Firewall
- Chapter 3 Restricting Access From Your Network
- Chapter 4 Customizing Your Network Settings
- Chapter 5 Fine-Tuning Your Network
- Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network
- Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers
- Configuring Port Triggering
- Using Universal Plug and Play
- Optimizing Wireless Performance
- Configuring Quality of Service
- Changing the MTU Size
- Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth
- Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies
- Chapter 6 Using Network Monitoring Tools
- Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Quick Tips
- Troubleshooting Basic Functions
- Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface
- Troubleshooting the Internet Connection
- Troubleshooting a Network Using the Ping Utility
- Problems with Date and Time
- Solving Wireless Connection Problems
- Restoring the Default Configuration and Password
- Appendix A Technical Specifications
- Appendix B Related Documents
- Index
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... xi
How to Use This Manual ..................................................................................................xii
How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................xii
Revision History ...............................................................................................................xiii
Chapter 1
Configuring Basic Connectivity
Using the Setup Manual .................................................................................................1-1
Logging In to Your Wireless Router ................................................................................1-2
Configuring Your Internet Connection Using the Smart Setup Wizard ...........................1-5
Viewing and Configuring Basic ISP Settings ..................................................................1-5
Chapter 2
Safeguarding Your Network
Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security ........................................................................2-1
Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information ...................................................2-5
Changing Wireless Security Settings .............................................................................2-6
Viewing Basic Wireless Settings ..............................................................................2-6
Configuring WEP Wireless Security .........................................................................2-9
Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security ....................................2-10
Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings ...........................................................................2-12
Using Push 'N' Connect (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) .........................................................2-14
Push Button Configuration .....................................................................................2-14
Security PIN Entry ..................................................................................................2-16
Configuring the WPS Settings ................................................................................2-17
Connecting Additional Wireless Client Devices after WPS Setup ..........................2-18
Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address .............................................................2-19
Changing the Administrator Password .........................................................................2-22
Backing Up Your Configuration .....................................................................................2-23
Understanding Your Firewall .........................................................................................2-23